bnk1953
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Post by bnk1953 on Apr 23, 2024 16:34:19 GMT
I have never used Photoshop. I do use On1 2024 and Elements 2024 with On1 being my major workflow. I have only heard that if you move to Photoshop - it is a major learning curve as it has so many different ways to affect photographs and that you have to "dig down" to find many of those. I am sure that others will come along and give their insights. You might try a trial version of photoshop to give you a "feel" for that program. I believe from Elements you can get a 30 day free trial of the main photoshop program.
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Post by bnk1953 on Dec 12, 2023 2:52:16 GMT
Thanks Sepiana for digging into it and for the link. Something to keep handy by my printer for future reference.
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Post by bnk1953 on Dec 10, 2023 20:32:06 GMT
Thanks for your suggestion Pete. That didn't seem to work for me. After much "mining" on the internet I found this video on the problem with Apple and AirPrint. Somehow an update on my computer or printer changed the print from regular to AirPrint. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnHsYobka5c
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bnk1953
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Post by bnk1953 on Dec 9, 2023 21:04:50 GMT
Struggling to get the prints to come out as on the screen. Using Mac Studio with Sonoma 14xxx. Prints come out "muddy and dark". I've tried the "Epson controls" (see attachment) as suggested from other sites but to print dialogue ends up being screwed up (see attachment 2). I used to be able to adjust in the print dialogue box but that is not available - something seems screwed up. Any help/insights would be appreciated.
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Post by bnk1953 on Jul 16, 2023 19:40:45 GMT
Sunrise at Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park
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Post by bnk1953 on Feb 7, 2023 22:13:23 GMT
So probably a hit/mis and have to just work with them as they come up. Thanks for the insights.
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bnk1953
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Post by bnk1953 on Feb 7, 2023 21:13:45 GMT
Brushes, custom shapes, gradients, patterns, styles and textures
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bnk1953
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Post by bnk1953 on Feb 7, 2023 20:49:20 GMT
I have added a new MacBook Pro to the mess. I did a migrate from the old one - but something wasn't right (probably going from Intel to Apple Silicon). Anyway - was able to reinstall and new copy of PSE 2022 but am missing some of the presets that I had on the old. I have PSE 2022 on my main desktop with all the presets. I would like to move them to the new laptop. Can I just copy the preset files onto thumb drive from the desktop and then drag an drop them into the proper folders on my laptop or do I have to do the long way and use the "add" feature within PSE 2022?
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Post by bnk1953 on Aug 9, 2022 1:08:44 GMT
Bison stampede on road in Yellowstone
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Post by bnk1953 on Aug 7, 2022 17:23:42 GMT
Clive - I was out watering our vegetable garden and walked by the cone flower area and decided to give the new lens a try. It was one of those "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity" So I went with what I had. I had received the lens that day but was busy with other things and also trying to figure out the "ins and outs" of the lens. There is a customizonal control ring that is defaulted to f/stop adjustment but can be set to exposure compensation or ISO. It also has a digital display for aperture, distance and depth of field and a L-Fn button that is adjustable in camera.. Plus never having had a Macro lens before - a whole new learning curve in an of itself - sort of like going from SLR to mirrorless for me. Sorry - long answer to your question. Thanks for the comopliments. ~bruce.
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Post by bnk1953 on Aug 6, 2022 2:51:48 GMT
Thanks for the compliment and suggestions. This is the first time I've ever done any macro work with a true macro lens - so there is a learning curve for me (e.g. f/18 on my 24-200 would have probably had everything in focus - but wouldn't be macro. The Nikon Z6 II does have what is called "Focus Shifting" which is the same as focus stacking. With this the camera actually takes a series of photos focused at different focus points going from front to back automatically - you set how many photos and increments before starting it up.). I really haven't done anything with that yet but this will give me an opportunity to try it out. One caveat that I have heard tho is that focus stacking (shifting) using a macro can be tricky. Something about focus "breathing" that hinders the process when combining the different exposures. Also - another learning point for me. I have Elements 2022 and also Elements+ so from your link I should be good to go. Thanks again.
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Post by bnk1953 on Aug 5, 2022 18:23:44 GMT
First photo using my new Nikkor Z MC 105 on Z6 II. Exposure 1/20, ISO speed 16,000, f/18 on a tripod at 9:00 at night. Part of my flower garden. Processed in On1 Photo Raw and finalized in Elements. Probably should have had less f-stop (at 1:1 can get to f/51!) but the light was leaving as it was. Suggestions and input always welcome.
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Post by bnk1953 on May 9, 2022 12:55:58 GMT
Sorry about the confusion on the title. The nikkor foot isn’t Arca and it was easy to replace with a Leophoto foot that had the QD connection. I’ll never go back to the screw-on attachment. Just like I won’t go back to screw on filters.
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Post by bnk1953 on May 9, 2022 1:57:29 GMT
Thanks Clive for the info. It is sort of what I thought I should do but thought getting some other insights would take care of some anxieties. It is a highly sought after and hard to find Z lens and very expensive. I was on a backordered list for 6 months thru B&H but got lucky and found one at an authorized US dealer. Attached is the 1st photo using the lens. Minimal Raw development but resized thru Elements for web.
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bnk1953
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Post by bnk1953 on May 8, 2022 22:00:27 GMT
I now have my Nikkor Z 100-400 lens that has a foot (with QD connection) on it for tripods. I have used the QD system on the camera body (Z6-II and L-Bracket). Should I continue to use the L-Bracket connection or do I use the lens foot connection?
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